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Vivie
Park Rapids, Minnesota

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$39.5-$47/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

At Vivie, you’ll find workplace flexibility in a culture that’s unique. It’s a place where you can grow, do excellent work, and stay grounded in purpose.

Schedule: Full time | 80 hours per pay period | Monday to Friday – 8 a. m. to 4:30 p. m.

Pay Range: $39.50.00/hr. to $47.00/hr. (hourly, non-exempt) based on qualifications, experience, and location.

Why You’ll Love Working at Vivie

  • Flexible scheduling, autonomy, and work-life support with modern technology that makes your day easier
  • Competitive pay with employer-matched retirement, pay-on-demand options, and generous PTO + paid holidays
  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits
  • Paid documentation time, plus mileage, drive time or car program options
  • Career growth through scholarships, training, and professional development

As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll be at the heart of our community, delivering compassionate and personalized occupational therapy services. Whether providing direct client care, developing individualized treatment plans, you’ll play a key role in enhancing clients' independence, safety, and overall quality of life.

As a Occupational Therapist, you will:

Provide Direct Care – Evaluate clients by obtaining and interpreting subjective and objective data. Develop personalized treatment plans with short-term and long-term goals, ensuring they align with physician orders. Maintain high standards of care while adapting to different environments and client needs.

Maintain Accurate Client Records and Billing – Document all services accurately and timely using Vivie’s EMR system. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all payer sources and authorization requirements. Document collaboration with COTAs and perform supervisory visits for HHAs as per regulatory guidelines.

Develop and Support Follow-Up Programs – Recommend and oversee continuation programs to support long-term client success and optimize discharge outcomes. Make referrals to continuation programs as necessary, ensuring clients receive the appropriate follow-up.

Communicate Effectively and Collaboratively – Maintain clear and compassionate communication with clients, families, referral sources, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team. Utilize exceptional verbal and written communication skills to ensure cohesive and effective care delivery.

Ensure Regulatory Compliance – Complete and document supervisory visits with OTAs and RA/CNAs in accordance with state and regulatory guidelines.

Other Duties as Assigned – The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

This Job Also Requires

  • Current Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the state of Minnesota.
  • CPR certification within 6 months of hire.
  • Valid driver’s license and access to an insured personal vehicle.
  • Willingness to float across regions as needed.
  • Ability to pass state mandated background check.

Strong clinical skills in occupational rehabilitation, skilled therapy services, knowledge of evidence-based occupational therapy practices.

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to communicate effectively with clients, families, and team members.

  • Physical capability to perform all job duties.
  • Experience in home health, long-term care, or rehabilitation settings preferred.

Additional Details

  • Employment Type: Hourly, non-exempt (eligible for overtime)
  • Department: Therapy
  • Travel Requirements: Travel across regions to provide client coverage as needed.

At Vivie, we follow all federal, state, and local laws that protect against discrimination. We’re committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where everyone is treated with fairness and respect. Discrimination of any kind — based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, public assistance status, veteran status, familial status, disability, or any other protected characteristic — is prohibited.

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all team members and applicants. That commitment extends to every part of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, pay, career development, and all other conditions of employment. In addition, Vivie will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, in accordance with state and federal law.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide direct client care by evaluating patients, developing personalized treatment plans, and maintaining accurate clinical records. They will also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and oversee continuation programs to ensure optimal client outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Occupational Therapist license in Minnesota and possess a valid driver's license with access to an insured vehicle. Experience in home health, long-term care, or rehabilitation settings is preferred, along with the ability to pass a background check.

Key Skills

Home health careTreatment planningClient evaluationEMR documentationClinical rehabilitationPatient safetyInterdisciplinary collaborationSupervisory skillsEvidence-based practice

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Minnesota, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (125 salary observations; 448 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,943 salary observations; 28,957 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Minnesota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 9,089 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$82k–$98kOccupational Therapy median $92k (middle half $75k–$102k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Minnesota vs national$92k median in Minnesota$96k nationally (−5%)125 state / 4,943 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$91k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Minnesota168 active9,049 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 43% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 21% offer loan repayment207 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,166 in the last 30 days1,639 the 30 days before (+93%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,089 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health at Vivie a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,089 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 11 employers
7
<$100k
11
$100k-115k
0
$115k-130k
2
$140k
1
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

MGA Homecare · Grand Prairie, Texas

up to $150,000
#2

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

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$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist | Clara's House

$73k-$110k
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,089 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Vivie

Hospitals and Health Care
Alexandria, Minnesota
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Employer-matched retirement
Pay-on-demand options
Generous PTO + paid holidays
Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits
Paid documentation time
Mileage, drive time or car program options
Career growth through scholarships, training, and professional development

Living in Park Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k
Median resident rent
$825/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.